Coconut Water
नारिकेलजलम्
Narikela Jala (coconut water) is sweet in taste, cold in potency, and light. It is excellent for relieving thirst, is appetizing, cleanses the urinary bladder, and is aphrodisiac. Tender coconut water is lighter and more beneficial than mature coconut water. It alleviates Pitta and Vata doshas and is nourishing.
What is Coconut Water (Narikela Jala / नारिकेलजल)?
Narikela Jala (coconut water) is sweet in taste, cold in potency, and light. It is excellent for relieving thirst, is appetizing, cleanses the urinary bladder, and is aphrodisiac. Tender coconut water is lighter and more beneficial than mature coconut water. It alleviates Pitta and Vata doshas and is nourishing.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 12
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Trishna-nigrahana (thirst-relieving)
- Deepana (appetizing)
- Basti-shodhana (bladder-cleansing)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 12
References in Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan
Narikelodaka- (coconut water benefits):ना रकेलोदकं ि न धं वाद ु व ृ यं हमं लघु त ृ णा प ता नलहरं द पनं बि तशोधनम ् १९ Tender coconut water is Snigdha – unctuous, oily Swadu – sweet, Vrushya – aphrodisiac, Hima – coolant, Laghu – easy to digest Relieves Trushna – thirst, Pittanila hara – balances Pitta and Vata.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Drava Vigyaniya Drinkables
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Drava Vigyaniya Drinkables
References in Sushruta Samhita
Coconut Water, Boiled Water, and Therapeutic Water Uses (Verses 25-45) Water exposed to sunlight during the day and moonlight at night, without loss of taste, free from excessive moisture — such water equals rainwater in quality (verse 25).
— Sushruta Samhita, Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Dravadravya-vidhi Adhyaya - On Liquid Substances
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